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12/12/2011 | Hadjibei
http://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=175579115&Title=Open-Rank%20Positions%20in%20World%20Literatures

Nazarbayev University
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Category:

Faculty - Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Posted: 11/24/2011
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
Nazarbayev University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks applications for one-three positions (open-rank) in world literatures. Field of specialization is open but applicants who focus on American, British, Slavic or Hispanic literatures are encouraged to apply. A research record or the potential for innovative research is required. Applicants should also have experience teaching writing intensive courses. Though all courses are currently taught in English, experience with language instruction is a plus. In addition to designing literature courses in the area of specialization, applicants should have the desire to teach general courses in the humanities. A Ph.D. from a Western-style university is strongly preferred, however, A.B.D. candidates with also be given consideration. In addition to teaching two courses per semester and engaging in research, responsibilities in the new and growing SHSS will include development of the instructional program
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to teaching classes, curriculum and program development, research, providing departmental guidance and leadership.

Open in 2010 in Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan, Nazarbayev University is designed to operate on a Western educational model, with all instruction in English and faculty recruited worldwide. Its goal is nothing less than to create an elite institution of higher education for Central Asia and all of Eurasia. The international partners for our undergraduate programs include the University of Wisconsin-Madison, iCarnegie (a subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University), and University College London. We are using their standards for hiring faculty.

Benefits offered include an internationally competitive salary, full medical benefits, housing, and travel. Faculty will also be provided free training in Kazakh or Russian languages.

Applicants should send a C.V., three reference letters, transcripts, and supporting materials to Dr. Steven Green (hiring_shss@nu.edu.kz). For additional information about the university or positions, please visit our website (www.nu.edu.kz).

Nazarbayev University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, or disability.


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